Activities Icicles of Light and Winter Lanterns 2025 Feb 1st - Mar 31st Running from the start of February until the end of March, the Icicles of Light and Winter Lanterns event features illuminated icicles..
Culture Iruma Martial Arts Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Iruma City Martial Arts Festival has been running for over three decades now, showcasing a variety of Japan's traditional..
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2025 Mar 15th - May 6th This year marks the 80th anniversary of the original publication of The Railway Series, the stories that introduced Thomas the Tank..
Culture Kaiju No. 8 Exhibition 2025 Mar 8th - Apr 6th The highly popular manga Kaiju No. 8 quickly became one of Shonen Jump 's flagship titles since its debut in 2020, and a special..
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Mid Feb The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
Culture Washoku: Nature & Culture in Japanese Cuisine 2025 Jan 18th - Apr 6th Japanese cuisine is a vital part of the nation's cultural identity and history, shaping traditions and the country's development..
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Planning CNN Names Kansai Region a Top Pick for 2025 Travel Kim Bergström Jan 4, 2025 CNN has named the Kansai region as one of their top places to travel for 2025, with the upcoming World Expo and other destinations..